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S493 ASF

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 ASF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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S493 ASF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 71,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 ASF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S493 ASF?

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What year was S493 ASF registered?

S493 ASF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S493 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 ASF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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